Population 16,170 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of West of Twin Peaks: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in West of Twin Peaks
Household size in West of Twin Peaks
| Period | West of Twin Peaks | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in West of Twin Peaks average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West of Twin Peaks
| Period | West of Twin Peaks | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.6 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
West of Twin Peaks skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has crept up from 45.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West of Twin Peaks
| Period | West of Twin Peaks | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in West of Twin Peaks: 3.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. West of Twin Peaks has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five San Francisco neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West of Twin Peaks
Renters in West of Twin Peaks
| Period | West of Twin Peaks | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.3% of households in West of Twin Peaks rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (37.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other San Francisco neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West of Twin Peaks
| Period | West of Twin Peaks | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in West of Twin Peaks: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the San Francisco area. Vacancy is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West of Twin Peaks
| Period | West of Twin Peaks | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
West of Twin Peaks is a place of older homes: half were built before 1944, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West of Twin Peaks
| Period | West of Twin Peaks | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,710 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,838 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,744 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,082 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,371 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in West of Twin Peaks pays $3,082 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,371 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West of Twin Peaks
Bachelor's degrees in West of Twin Peaks
| Period | West of Twin Peaks | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.3% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.6% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.7% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
West of Twin Peaks is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (74.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West of Twin Peaks
| Period | West of Twin Peaks | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.0% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in West of Twin Peaks: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. West of Twin Peaks has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five San Francisco neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West of Twin Peaks
| Period | West of Twin Peaks | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West of Twin Peaks has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other San Francisco neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West of Twin Peaks compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West of Twin Peaks | 2.67 | 45.9 | 3.6% | 18.3% | 7.5% | 1944 | $3,082 | 74.7% | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| Saint Francis Wood | 2.68 | 49.1 | 4.1% | 11.2% | 15.4% | 1939 | $3,376 | 72.8% | 96.2% | 3.5% |
| Twin Peaks | 2.23 | 49.7 | 5.7% | 49.8% | 6.9% | 1959 | $2,532 | 65.1% | 92.7% | 4.4% |
| Ingleside | 3.18 | 45.7 | 10.6% | 30.5% | 2.4% | 1942 | $2,276 | 47.7% | 84.3% | 7.5% |
| Diamond Heights | 1.87 | 42.3 | 6.4% | 37.4% | 8.5% | 1969 | $3,131 | 75.8% | 98.6% | 1.1% |
| Outer Mission | 3.08 | 43.1 | 6.7% | 32.3% | 5.0% | 1945 | $2,678 | 46.7% | 86.1% | 7.2% |
| Glen Park | 2.50 | 40.4 | 3.8% | 37.1% | 8.3% | 1948 | $2,852 | 73.9% | 94.7% | 3.4% |
| Ocean View | 3.34 | 41.9 | 10.8% | 28.5% | 8.9% | 1949 | $2,634 | 43.5% | 82.9% | 5.1% |
| Inner Sunset | 2.27 | 40.7 | 4.2% | 58.2% | 10.4% | 1946 | $3,119 | 74.0% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
| Noe Valley | 2.12 | 39.6 | 3.5% | 53.2% | 11.6% | 1944 | $3,192 | 83.4% | 99.0% | 3.5% |
| Lakeshore | 2.38 | 42.8 | 6.8% | 64.3% | 12.1% | 1954 | $2,761 | 60.6% | 93.1% | 8.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: 441 Corridor, Hollywood, FL · Asia on Argyle, Chicago, IL · Audubon, New Orleans, LA · Whitmer-Trilby, Toledo, OH · SouthWest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA · Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD · Bay Park, San Diego, CA · Bay View, Milwaukee, WI · Chisholm Creek, Wichita, KS · Bohemian California, Chicago, IL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West of Twin Peaks. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.